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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,034.96 and 418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,034.96 and 418.48 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,034.96 = 418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,034.96 = 418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,034.96 × 418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 433,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,110.06/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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